1972 Gibson Les Paul Custom Faded Orange - Artist Owned by Dennis Stratton Former Iron Maiden
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1972 Gibson Les Paul Custom - Artist Owned by Dennis Stratton, Former Guitarist of Iron Maiden
Here is a unique opportunity to own a piece of heavy metal history.
In 1975 Dennis Stratton purchased this beautiful Les Paul Custom. He played this whilst being with the band RDB (Remus Down Boulevard) with Dave Edwards who were residents at the famous BridgeHouse public house E16. Co-writing and performing songs such as Gun Runner and Only for You. Only For You was featured on the Bridge House album “ One Night at The Bridge.
RDB also toured with Status Quo as the supporting act in Europe and Scandinavia.
RDB recorded an album at the original Marquee, Wardour Street, unfortunately that album has never been found.
In 1979 Dennis Stratton joined the upcoming band “Iron Maiden” and the iconic album “Iron Maiden” was recorded and released the same year.
This beautiful Les Paul Custom, was played on that first iconic Iron Maiden album, famous for songs such as “Running Free” and “Phantom of the Opera”.
It was a breakthrough album for Iron Maiden, making there mark in the heavy metal world. This guitar was used to record that first album and was used on all Maiden gigs, TV appearances and tours from 1979-1980.
Maiden we’re regulars at the famous Ruskin Arms E6 where the guitar was played at all performances (see YouTube).
The Les Paul can be seen when “Iron Maiden” featured on “top of the pops” in March 1980 when Maiden played “Running Free”.
The iconic “Phantom of the Opera” intro was also used on the Lucozade advert for TV in the 80’s.
It can also be heard on the 1980 Lionheart album “Hot Tonight” and many more singles, albums and TV appearances from 1980-1986.
It can also be heard on many Praying Mantis albums, singles and TV appearances when Dennis joined the band in 1990. In 1998 Dennis was endorsed by Carvel Jackson and the Les Paul was put into retirement, where it has been stored ever since.
In the 1990’s the guitar was refinished from Sunburst to a beautiful Faded Orange by the renowned guitar refinisher, Dick Knight Workshops of Addleston, UK.
This guitar is a piece of heavy metal history, not only introducing Maiden to the world but help making the sound of one of the top heavy metal bands to this day!!!!!!.
The Les Paul has its original tuners, pickups and comes with its original case.
The guitar shows it’s age and many gigging battle scars. (See pictures)
Provenance is shown in pictures.
If you need any more information or have any questions please drop me a message.
Here is a unique opportunity to own a piece of heavy metal history.
In 1975 Dennis Stratton purchased this beautiful Les Paul Custom. He played this whilst being with the band RDB (Remus Down Boulevard) with Dave Edwards who were residents at the famous BridgeHouse public house E16. Co-writing and performing songs such as Gun Runner and Only for You. Only For You was featured on the Bridge House album “ One Night at The Bridge.
RDB also toured with Status Quo as the supporting act in Europe and Scandinavia.
RDB recorded an album at the original Marquee, Wardour Street, unfortunately that album has never been found.
In 1979 Dennis Stratton joined the upcoming band “Iron Maiden” and the iconic album “Iron Maiden” was recorded and released the same year.
This beautiful Les Paul Custom, was played on that first iconic Iron Maiden album, famous for songs such as “Running Free” and “Phantom of the Opera”.
It was a breakthrough album for Iron Maiden, making there mark in the heavy metal world. This guitar was used to record that first album and was used on all Maiden gigs, TV appearances and tours from 1979-1980.
Maiden we’re regulars at the famous Ruskin Arms E6 where the guitar was played at all performances (see YouTube).
The Les Paul can be seen when “Iron Maiden” featured on “top of the pops” in March 1980 when Maiden played “Running Free”.
The iconic “Phantom of the Opera” intro was also used on the Lucozade advert for TV in the 80’s.
It can also be heard on the 1980 Lionheart album “Hot Tonight” and many more singles, albums and TV appearances from 1980-1986.
It can also be heard on many Praying Mantis albums, singles and TV appearances when Dennis joined the band in 1990. In 1998 Dennis was endorsed by Carvel Jackson and the Les Paul was put into retirement, where it has been stored ever since.
In the 1990’s the guitar was refinished from Sunburst to a beautiful Faded Orange by the renowned guitar refinisher, Dick Knight Workshops of Addleston, UK.
This guitar is a piece of heavy metal history, not only introducing Maiden to the world but help making the sound of one of the top heavy metal bands to this day!!!!!!.
The Les Paul has its original tuners, pickups and comes with its original case.
The guitar shows it’s age and many gigging battle scars. (See pictures)
Provenance is shown in pictures.
If you need any more information or have any questions please drop me a message.
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